Winters ultimately underestimated the power of hope.
Because this time hope not only triumphed over reason, but also over experience.
On the night of the battle, after a painful struggle, Aldame ultimately did not issue the order to break out.
The things that had to be abandoned in a breakout were too many, too many.
The wounded, equipment... and dignity.
And hope for a turnaround still existed:
The Jade Crossing was still in his hands, and the strongest first, second, and third battalions of the "Twelfth Legion" were still intact;
Moreover, their warships still controlled Paratu's waterways, the Amber River, Anya River, and Ashen Stream River were formidable barriers to the rebels, but were smooth paths for them.
Therefore, Vansco Aldame decided to hold out for one night and decide whether to stay or leave based on the circumstances the next day.
